James William Barlow received his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Dublin in 2002. He initially worked as a Community Pharmacist (2003–2004). In 2004, he moved to an academic position at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where he is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry. His research topics mainly include: Medicinal Chemistry of Heterocycles; Natural products; Nanoparticulate constructs for Drug Delivery; Assessment and educational research in Pharmacy.